Title: Results May Vary
Author: Bethany ChasePublished: August 9th 2016 by Ballantine Books
Genre: Women’s fiction, Adult, Romanc
Rating: 4/5 stars
Last year, I read and devoured Bethany Chase’s first novel, The One That Got Away. This year, I had the pleasure of reading her second book, Results May Vary. And let’s just say, Bethany Chase is one of my new favorite voices in adult fiction. Her books are filled with interesting characters trying to navigate complex relationships and hardships.
In Results May Vary, the premise sucks you in from the start. In the first chapter, we find out that Caroline’s husband of ten years has cheated on her…with another man. And then we’re off on her heartbreaking – yet uplifting – journey of rediscovery. Caroline starts to examine herself, her family, her marriage, and those around her in a way she’s never seen them before. She undergoes an emotional journey that will resonate with many readers.
What I loved about this book is how it has a twist on a common trope. Affairs are everyone in adult fiction, but rarely do we get to see a marriage dissolve because the husband sleeps with another man. The topic of sexuality was a nice touch in this book. I also applaud Ms. Chase on not bashing gay people or their relationships.
The cast of characters in this book were amazing! I loved the dynamic between Caroline and her sister, Ruby. I loved how we had a love interest who was a POC. I loved how things got messy. Let’s just say, I found myself yelling at my Nook a couple times while reading.
The writing style here is superb! I said it in my review for TOTGA and I’ll say it again here. Ms. Chase has the best similes and metaphors in her writing. They’re all refreshing and clever.
My only complaint is that Caroline got a little frustrating at times. And I wanted her to get more angry at the hand she had been dealt. We were in her head a lot, but I wished we could have delved a little deeper into the issues that were bothering her.
If you’re a fan of Emily Giffin, I think you’ll enjoy this book! Or if you like juicy reads about a likable character stuck in a difficult situation, then this is for you. I can’t wait to read what Ms. Chase writes next!
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